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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 877.19 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 877.19 and 399.36 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 877.19 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/877.19 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 877.19 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 350,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,311.30/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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